Directing Saoirse Ronan's Powerful Performance about Addiction & Recovery | The Outrun

Welcome to Inside the Arthouse, this week we sit down with Nora Fingscheidt, the visionary director behind the highly anticipated film The Outrun. She shares a behind-the-scenes look at her creative process, the inspiration for adapting Amy Liptrot’s acclaimed memoir into a visually stunning and emotionally powerful film, and the challenges of bringing complex characters and landscapes to life on screen. We also dive deep into the themes of isolation, recovery, and the healing power of nature that define The Outrun. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with one of today’s most exciting filmmakers. Don’t miss this insightful discussion for film lovers and storytellers alike! 0:00 - start 1:20 - Raphael's Impactful First Viewing 9:00 - the layers of the film 11:40 - Nora's Colorful Approach to Reading the Memoir 17:38 - Nora Careful Approach of Using Actual Locations and Set Pieces 23:00 - Directing Saoirse's performance of being intoxicated 31:51 - Nora's Directing Superpower